Gerry Brownlee
Fresh opposition for this week's question time
This week at Parliament the first question times with the new leaders of the National Party Judith Collins and Gerry Brownlee at the helm took place.
AudioA harsh general - photo essay
As a debate goes from electoral to eviscerating The House captures the moments
A harsh general - photo essay
As a debate goes from electoral to eviscerating The House captures the moments
AudioGerry Brownlee on his new role as deputy National leader
National's new leadership team is not wasting any time getting stuck in to their new roles.
New leader Judith Collins has done National's regular media rounds this morning, saying a minor reshuffle… Audio
Looking back at the Epidemic Response Committee
Disestablishing the Epidemic Response Committee has been added to the Government's to do list so The House takes a look back at how and why the Committee was set up. Audio
Looking back at the Epidemic Response Committee
Disestablishing the Epidemic Response Committee has been added to the Government's to do list so The House takes a look back at how and why the Committee was set up.
AudioUrgency with Budget 2020
After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six. Audio
Urgency with Budget 2020
After a budget announcement the Government normally introduces some legislation under urgency - this year it worked on six.
AudioCovid-19: Parliament progresses bill on overseas investment
A bill granting the Government temporary screening powers on some overseas investments has passed its first stage in the debating chamber. Audio
Covid-19: Parliament progresses bill on overseas investment
A bill granting the Government temporary screening powers on some overseas investments has passed its first stage in the debating chamber.
AudioFiery debate in Parliament over level 2 gathering rules
Public pressure has forced an abrupt u-turn from the government over how many people can attend a tangi at alert level 2.
From Thursday, funeral directors can apply to the Health Ministry to operate… Video, Audio
Zoom unacceptible in Cabinet meetings
The National Party in't satisfied by assurances given by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about the use of the video conferencing system Zoom for Cabinet meetings.
Ms Ardern says Cabinet has agreed not… Audio
Irony and advertising
The kerfuffle over Parliament video and advertising revolves around rule changes. When, how and for whose benefit do they change? It's a gamble but decisions made with self interest can be a…
Irony and advertising
The kerfuffle over Parliament video and advertising revolves around rule changes. When, how and for whose benefit do they change? It's a gamble but decisions made with self interest can be a…
AudioNational accuses Speaker of attack on democracy
National says the Speaker's ban on political attack ads using edited parliamentary footage is an attack on democracy and a chilling attempt at censorship. Trevor Mallard has ordered these social media… Audio
National accuses Speaker of a gag order
National is accusing Speaker Trevor Mallard of a soft attack on democracy, following his ruling that all political attack ads that use edited parliamentary footage, and withouth MPs permission, must… Audio
An escalation of concord
You may have noticed MPs fire sharp barbs. But sometimes they lay down weapons. In fact they even have a special committee for agreeing on things. Video, Audio
An escalation of concord
You may have noticed MPs fire sharp barbs. But sometimes they lay down weapons. In fact they even have a special committee for agreeing on things.
Video, AudioSome MPs have superpowers
Some MPs have superpowers. They really do. 'Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it’s a member of the Regulations Review Committee.' Needs a better superhero name though.
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Some MPs have superpowers
Some MPs have superpowers. They really do. 'Is it a plane? Is it a bird? No, it’s a member of the Regulations Review Committee.' Needs a better superhero name though.
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